How large is your family?
The best Washing Machine is the one that works best for you and your family. While Washing Machine capacity is indicative of average trends, if you do laundry less frequently or tend to utilise larger load sizes, you need a Washing Machine with a larger capacity.
Individual or Couple
Recommended capacity: 5-6 kg
Family of three to four
Recommended capacity: 6-7 kg
Family of five to six
Recommended capacity: 7-8 kg
Family of six or more
Recommended capacity: 9kg+
What type of Washing Machine is best for you?
The ideal type of Washing Machine for you is the one that best fits into its designated area and your budget. But not all machines are designed equal.
Top Load Washing Machines are tad less durable than Front Load Washing Machines because of the way its drum moves. A drum in the Top Load Washing Machine is anchored to the bottom and faces upwards. This results in a higher wear and tear of the drum and other parts of the machine. This type of motion is called an agitation motion as it rotates the clothes in more like a stretched and agitated manner. This motion tends to increase wear and tear of clothes over time.
The drum in a Front Load Washing Machine is anchored to the back and opens towards the front. This causes the drum to move more smoothly, resulting in lesser damage. This also makes the Front Load Washing Machine easier on your clothes and more effective. This motion is called tumble wash as it replicates the tumbling of a wheel in a bottom to top circular motion. This motion is much gentle on the clothes and help them last longer.
Ideal when you don’t have a water supply 24/7 or if you’re on a tight budget
Ideal for small apartments and if you’re a Busy bee
When budget isn’t a priority
Tip: A few brands have also released Washing Machines that offer both – front and top load options. The upper part of the machine is front load with a capacity of 5-6 kg whereas the lower part has a limited capacity of 2-3 kg.
What wash programs are best for your laundry?
The latest Washing Machines have lots of programs, ranging from conventional (cotton, regular) to high-tech (easy care, delicate). When choosing a machine, you’ll need to work out which programs you need, which you don’t, and which you’d be willing to pay a little bit extra for.
Regular, normal, or cotton
- Best for removing stains and dirt, and washing durable fabrics
- Ideal for whites, sheets, towels, underwear, socks, and heavily soiled garments
- Cleans and dries in fast washing cycle and spin cycle
Permanent press or colours
- Best for washing everyday clothes that wrinkle easily
- Ideal for jeans, polyester and non-cotton garments
- Cleans in fast washing cycle and slow spin cycle
Delicate or hand wash
- Best for gentle cleaning, delicate items
- Ideal for silk, gym outfits, hygienic clothing and garments that require gentle wash
- Cleans in slow wash cycle and slow rinse cycle
What do the features on the Washing Machines do?
Fuzzy logic
Selects the ideal wash program calculating the load, the amount of soap, and water needed
Quick wash
Ideal for smaller laundry loads or when you’re on a deadline
Spin dry
Ensures your clothes dry better by spinning them in the drum rapidly
Heaters
Creates optimum temperature conditions so your clothes come out cleaner
RPM selection
Higher spin speed helps clean the dirt from your clothes faster
Tip: If your water supply is hard water (ground water, municipal sources), be sure to opt for a Washing Machine with hard water compatibility. This ensures long term durability of the internal components of the machine.